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What are the risk factors for bladder cancer in men?
Like any cancer, bladder cancer is caused by mutated cells that multiply and form a tumor, in this case in the bladder. For reasons that are not fully understood, bladder cancer affects men three to four times more often than women, with nine out of 10 cases of the disease occurring over the age of…
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Endometriosis: why is the composition of the cosmetic products we use important?
Endometriosis is an increasingly common disease that is caused by multiple factors. Exposure to certain environmental toxins is a major risk factor, according to a study published in the journal Environment International. Environmental toxins are ubiquitous and are ingested daily through food, drinking water or air. Some of them are called endocrine disruptors, which means…
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Irregular menstruation increases the risk of liver disease
It has long been known that women with irregular menstrual cycles are at increased risk of diabetes or heart disease. A new study published in the journal The Endocrine Society has shown that they are also at risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is about to become a major public…
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Rheumatoid arthritis in men
What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling and difficulty moving. Although women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, men also suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. In men, diagnosis is often delayed because they are more likely to attribute…
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Are there risks of using oral contraceptives in women over 35?
Oral contraceptives are a reliable and convenient method of birth control. However, doctors are reluctant to use them in women over 35 because of concerns about an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, despite evidence to the contrary. Studies have shown that the incidence of thromboembolic disease is related to the dose of…
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Sleep apnea during menopause increases joint pain
The drop in estrogen caused by the transition to menopause is linked to several health problems in women. The most well-known symptoms are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, weight gain, increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. But there are other symptoms that are less known and go more unnoticed, such as sleep apnea, a condition…
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Medicines to improve sexual functions harm vision
Regular use of drugs to improve erectile function among men increases the risk of vision disorders such as retinal detachment, blindness, and others. A study was conducted, led by Prof. Dr. Mahyar Etminan from the University of British Columbia School of Medicine in Vancouver, Canada, which analyzed the impact of different erectile function medications on…
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When is a prostate biopsy performed?
What is a prostate biopsy? A biopsy of the prostate gland may be ordered when the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test gives elevated values or the digital rectal examination (DRI) shows suspicion of prostate cancer. While screening tests may show that there is a problem, a biopsy of the prostate gland is needed to make the…
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Vitamin D may help fight ovarian cancer
Malignant neoplasms of the ovaries are among the oncological diseases that very often end fatally for patients. One reason is that the tumor turns the body’s defenses against itself. Despite the negative predictions, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Nagoya University, vitamin D can effectively prevent one of the main pathways involved…
